But if you don't like our choice of fabric, here is the pattern we borrowed from One More Moore
You will need the following fabric: (1) 15 1/2" x 20 1/2" piece of fabric for the back of the apron- Piece A (4) 6 1/2" x 33 1'/2" pieces of fabric for the ruffles- Piece B (2) 4 1/2" x 24 1/2" pieces of fabric for the apron strings- Piece C (1) 4 1/2" x 20 1/2" piece of fabric for the band- Piece D
Directions:
Make a 1/4" hem by folding under 1/4" of the fabric and then folding over again, enclosing all raw edges of piece "A", iron under 1/4" on all sides and stitch.
"B" Pieces- Hem the same way on the two short sides and one long side, leaving one 33" side unsewn. Repeat with all 4 pieces.
Working on the right side of the fabric, using long machine stitches, stitch along the unsewn side at 1/4" and again 1/8" in seam allowance.
Pull threads to adjust gathers. Starting on the bottom, pin the top edge of the ruffle to the wrong side of the fabric on piece "A" at about 1" up from the bottom. Wrap the gathering threads around the pin. Adjust gathers to fit across and pin piece down on opposite side. Stitch over the gathers to keep in place.
Sew the next ruffle ("B") to piece "A" about 4 1/2" above the top of the previously sewn ruffle, making sure the top ruffles overlaps the bottom ruffle by about an inch. Repeat with remaining ruffles.
Once the ruffles are sewn on, you should have about 1 1/2" of piece "A" left at the top.
Take Pieces "C" and hem all 3 edges, leaving one short edge open.
Next, take piece "D" and fold in half. Press with iron. Fold under 1/4" on remaining 3 sides. Place the top of piece "A" inside of piece "C" and pin to hold in place. Place pieces "C" on both ends of the band. Secure in place with pins. Stitch (2) short ends (being sure to catch the apron strings underneath) and stitch along the open end.
That should be all!! Have fun with it and choose some funky fabrics :) Link back to me when you post about it! Happy Sunday
8 comments:
So cute! Love ruffles! I try to put ruffles on as many things as possible!!!
I just made an apron too for the first time. I am loving yours though
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Of all the aprons I've seen of late - yours rates near the top of list. Love the colors of that first one and the design -- ruffles!!
This is absolutely adorable! I've never made an apron, but have looked at different ruffly ones! This one is on my list!
-Many Smiles!
Love the green and black one, so cute!
I love that green and black apron... so cute! I'm featuring you in my Flaunt it Friday Features. Please stop by and get an "I was featured" button if you'd like. Thanks for linking up! :)
Extremely cute!!! Definately keeping this in mind for the next apron I make!
It's official, I'm in love with your apron! haha
It is super adorable. I love the fabric and of course the ruffles!
I loved it so much, I featured it on my blog today! Come check it out:
http://justbeckause.blogspot.com/2011/03/blog-head-monday.html
Happy Monday!
<3 Becky
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Very cute! :) Rules of the OMTWI audition state that you can only link up one post. Please let one of us know which post you want to keep and which to delete. Thanks!
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